flywheel housing removal

[rebars1]

1974 Ford 302 Merc 256s: I am replacing the coupler but can't get the flywheel housing to come loose. Any tips (yes, the bolts are out!)I don't want to pry on anything that might break off. Thank you in advance.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: flywheel housing removal

I may be wrong but isn't there a bolt for the bellhousing inside the starter motor hole?<br /><br />Aldo

 

[rebars1]

Re: flywheel housing removal

Dunaruna: The starter is off, but I'll look inside the hole. Thanks

 

[rebars1]

Re: flywheel housing removal

I checked, there is no bolt in the starter hole. Is it OK to tap on the housing to knock it loose? Or is there some other way break the seal?

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: flywheel housing removal

It's probably stuck on the dowls. Tap away, slow and steady.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[jeff13601]

Re: flywheel housing removal

I have used a block of wood and placed the butt of it against the housing and hit that with a hammer

 

[rebars1]

Re: flywheel housing removal

You were correct, Dunaruna. It was snug on the dowels. A bit of tapping with a rubber mallet, along with a block of wood (per Jeff13601) did the trick. Thanks for the tips.

 

[jeff13601]

Re: flywheel housing removal

I cant take the credit. I got the idea from either rodbolt or tommays.